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July 11, 2024

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Exim India web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • APSEZ gets Letter of Intent to develop, operate & maintain multipurpose clean cargo berth at Deendayal Port
  • India, Russia plan to raise bilateral trade to $100 bn by 2030
  • CONCOR Q1 volumes
  • Indian delegation raises key issues at IMO Council meet in London
  • Revision in fuel surcharge on pilotage at Hazira Port due to fuel price changes
  • X-Press Feeders commences Europe's first feeder network powered by green methanol
  • Coal imports up 5.3 pc in April-May
  • PSA Singapore taking steps to mitigate impact of global supply chain disruptions
  • Increase in free storage time for empty export containers at King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Union calls more 'warning strikes' at German ports as talks restart
  • Whopping $50bn FedEx Freight? Or?
  • A rush to get cargo on a slow boat from China in time for Christmas shopping
  • Relaunch of MSC's Mustang service delayed by congestion at Singapore
  • ACP to start work on new reservoir, as more rain eases Panama Canal draught
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyes bigger profits as freight rates continue to rise
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  • Royal Mail cut in domestic air freight services a blow to contract freighter operator

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Marine Log web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • MARAD awards $8.75 million in Small Shipyard Grants
    Last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards in 20 states through the Small Shipyard Grant program. This year, though,
  • Berge Bulk puts Anemoi rotor sails on a Valemax
    Singapore-headquartered Berge Bulk reports that its 388,000 dwt Valemax ore carrier Berge Neblina is now en route to Brazil fitted with four Anemoi rotor sails. Each is 35 meters tall and has

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Container News web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Iraq launches maritime single window for major ports
    Iraq is accelerating its digitalization efforts with plans to implement a maritime single window at the major ports of Um Qasr (North and South). From 30 June to 4 July, a team of experts from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) conducted a mission in Basra to assess the support needed for Iraq to achieve its goals. As of 1 January 2024, all IMO Member States must use a one-stop digital
  • Record-breaking demand for ocean container shipping adds to perfect storm in market
    Global demand for ocean freight container shipping hit an all-time record in May amid soaring spot rates and severe port congestion. The 15.94 million TEUs transported by ocean in May beats the previous record of 15.72 million TEUs set in May 2021, according to data released by Xeneta and Container Trades Statistics. The record levels of demand in May brings year-to-date volumes to just under 74
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises full-year earnings outlook after H1 results
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd raises its earnings outlook for the current financial year after the announcement of its half year figures. Based on preliminary and unaudited results, Hapag-Lloyd achieved a Group EBITDA of approximately US$2 billion and Group EBIT of approximately US$900 million, decreased from US$3.8 billion and US$2.8 billion, respectively, in 2023 H1. "Because recent strong d
  • PSA's initiatives to mitigate global supply chain disruptions
    Since early 2024, PSA Singapore (PSA) has substantially bolstered its operational capacities to accommodate heightened activity and mitigate the impacts of global supply chain disruptions. Initiatives undertaken include reinforcing frontline capabilities, launching new berths at Singapore's Tuas Port, and reactivating berths and yard space at Keppel Terminal. Consequently, the average port wait t
  • cargo-partner expands intermodal transport network across Europe and Türkiye
    Besides offering rail transport solutions between Asia and Europe, the international transport and logistics provider cargo-partner now extends intermodal services to and from various European countries, including Türkiye, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Responding to the persistent truck driver shortage and frequent road congestion at European borders, cargo-partner has introduced a comprehensiv
  • Maersk ship unscathed after Houthi attack
    Maersk Line has confirmed that Houthi rebels have attacked another of its US-flagged ships. The 2007-built 6,648 TEU Maersk Sentosa was hit by missiles while underway in the Arabian Sea. A Maersk spokesperson told Container News , "We can confirm that vessel Maersk Sentosa (operated by Maersk Line, Limited, a subsidiary of Maersk and operating US-flagged vessels) reported being targeted by a flyi
  • MPA and NYK partner for maritime sustainability and digitalization
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership and advance maritime decarbonization, digitalization, and manpower development. The MoU was signed by Teo Eng Dih, chief executive of MPA and Takaya Soga, president and group chief executive of NYK, on 2 July 2024. Aligned with the
  • IRCLASS Academy delivers first Port Facility Security Internal Auditor Training Program
    IRCLASS Academy, the training division of the Indian Register of Shipping, successfully concluded the inaugural Port Facility Security Internal Auditor Training Program at Rashtriya Raksha University's School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies in Ahmedabad. This programme also included extensive training for Port Facility Security Officers. The opening ceremony was honoured by Dr
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Rates keep climbing on early month increases
    Ocean rates out of Asia climbed significantly last week, with the latest daily prices already at US$8,200/FEU to North America West Coast, US$9,300/FEU to the East Coast, US$8,600/FEU to North Europe and US$7,900/FEU to the Mediterranean. Peak season demand coinciding with Red Sea-driven capacity constraints and congestion has now pushed Asia - North America West Coast spot rates 60% higher than
  • WinGD completes type approval for new compact engine
    Swiss marine power company WinGD has completed type approval and factory acceptance testing for its X52-S2.0 engine, providing ship owners with a new option in compact, medium-bore two-stroke engines. Testing at Yuchai Marine Power Co (YCMP) confirmed the engine's performance and compliance, while the prototype project demonstrated ease of assembly and maintenance. The X-S series, which follows t
  • German port workers strike ahead of next round of negotiations
    The collective agreement negotiations between terminals and unions in Germany have been ongoing for several weeks, resulting in strike action from union members at the ports of Bremerhaven and Hamburg. Before the next round of negotiations get under way on 11 and 12 July, Berlin-based trade union Ver.di has called for warning strikes across terminals. The Port of Hamburg (besides Frucht Terminal)
  • Port of Long Beach appoints new director of Project Controls
    On 1 July, the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approved the appointment of Ashley Morteboy as the head of the Project Controls Division at the Port of Long Beach, the second-busiest seaport in the United States. Morteboy's appointment will take effect on 29 July. As the director of Project Controls, Ashley Morteboy will be responsible for establishing and tracking schedules, budgets, and
  • X-Press Feeders launches Europe's first green methanol feeder network
    X-Press Feeders, the world's largest independent common carrier, has launched Europe's first scheduled feeder network powered by green methanol. This sustainable marine fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 65%. "Today marks a significant milestone in sustainable shipping in Europe because companies here now have a regularly scheduled network that can ship goods in a way that has less
  • Port of New York and New Jersey nears 800,000 TEUs in May
    For the third consecutive month, the Port of New York and New Jersey has surpassed a total volume of 700,000 TEUs, marking a significant milestone. In May, the US port also achieved the number one position in the United States for total TEUs and total loaded TEUs. The total volume for May reached 790,758 TEUs (439,593 containers), reflecting a 16.9% increase from the 676,311 TEUs (376,449 contain
  • Port Houston resumes operations after Hurricane Beryl
    Port Houston in Texas has resumed operations on Wednesday, July 10, after being shut down since Monday because of Hurricane Beryl. Beryl was a Category 1 hurricane as it made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast on Monday morning, July 8, but it became a tropical depression as it moved inland. As the storm barreled through, the region and the Houston area experienced sustained winds and heavy rain, a

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Splash web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Saltchuk wraps up takeover of US tanker owner OSG
    Saltchuk Resources has completed its takeover of the Jones Act tankers and oil tug barges owner and operator, Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG). The privately owned Seattle-based company, which also controls TOTE and Foss, has acquired all shares not already owned for $8.50 per share in cash at an enterprise value of about $950m. Saltchuk first ...
  • Duisburg starts handling Ukrainian grain transshipments
    Due to Russian attacks on Odesa, which have happened many times until now, Ukraine started transshipping its corn through the German port of Duisburg. Even today, Odesa suffered another hit in the early hours of the day that resulted in the deaths of a truck driver and a port worker. Another port worker was injured. ...
  • Monjasa grows owned tanker fleet with double acquisition
    Danish bunker supplier and tanker owner Monjasa has purchased two secondhand tankers to bolster its operations in West Africa. The 2004-built 17,200 dwt Monjasa Rover, acquired as Fure Nord from Furetank, and the 2009-built 7,900 dwt Monjasa Hunter, picked up from Christiania Shipping as Annelise Theresa, have joined the fleet as the region sees increased ...
  • Western Bulk nets $4.5m from sale of modern ultramax
    Norwegian dry bulk operator Western Bulk Chartering has bagged around $4.5m in profits from the sale of a 2019-built ultramax. The Western Oslo has been offloaded to an undisclosed buyer after the Oslo-listed company exercised a purchase option at Nisshin Shipping. "It stands as a testament to our team's expertise and strategic approach, enabling us ...
  • Filipino crew rescued from listing vessel near Cape Town
    An 18-strong crew has been rescued after evacuating in a life raft from the general cargo vessel Ultra Galaxy, listing in the Atlantic Ocean near South Africa. According to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the rescue effort started very early on Monday after an emergency position indicating radio beacon alert from the vessel, ...
  • Asyad Shipping in for four VLCCs at Hanwha Ocean
    Oman's Asyad Shipping has been tipped to be the company booking four VLCC newbuilds at Hanwha Ocean. Multiple brokers have placed the Omani owner behind the recently divulged deal by the South Korean shipbuilder worth around $520m, with deliveries set for 2026 and the first quarter of 2027. Asyad boasts a fleet of more than ...
  • Houthi campaign returns in earnest
    The Houthi campaign against merchant shipping is back in earnest following a pause at the start of the month. Splash reported yesterday on an attack on the Maersk Sentosa in the Gulf of Aden, far away from the Yemeni coastline - the first confirmed attack in July. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said ...
  • CMA CGM invests in French quantum computing company
    CMA CGM has invested in Pasqal, a French quantum computing firm, with the aim of developing optimisation solutions for maritime and logistics. Details on the size of the investment have not been revealed. This strategic partnership will lead to the creation of a Quantum Center of Excellence at TANGRAM, CMA CGM's training centre in Marseille, ...
  • Clean energy sector to invest $65bn in US offshore wind by 2030
    The clean energy sector is projected to invest $65bn in US offshore wind projects by 2030, which will support 56,000 jobs, according to a new report by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). The ACP said in its 2024 Offshore Wind Market Report that there were currently 12GW of projects with active offtake agreements, including ...
  • New Times Shipbuilding presses ahead with new drydock construction
    New Times Shipbuilding, one of China's largest privately owned shipyards, has received local government approval to build another drydock, and has already sold a number of slots for the new facility. New Times has sealed a string of containership orders for the new 700 m long drydock in recent weeks for delivery in 2027 ...
  • TS Lines reenters transpacific trades
    Taiwan's TS Lines is reentering the transpacific trades for the third time, one of a raft of smaller carriers tempted by today's sky-high freight rate environment. Alphaliner is reporting the carrier will deploy a couple of extra loaders to the US west coast later this month before establishing a vessel-sharing agreement with Singapore's SeaLead Shipping ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Ro/ro market still sizzling despite added tonnage, tariff threats
    Automobile shipments, especially electric vehicles from China, are strong, while high container rates and capacity shortages are pushing breakbulk, project cargo and equipment shippers toward the ro/ro sector.
  • Changing booking environment for ocean freight key to DCSA's traction
    Electronic booking standards across ocean carriers would make it easier for shippers and forwarders to do business with a range of capacity providers, says the Digital Container Shipping Association.
  • Capacity overplay, dipping volumes put elevated China-India rates in reverse
    Forwarders cited two plausible factors for the price move - excess capacity pumped into the market and a moderation in cargo booking demand due to improved shipper inventory levels.
  • German container ports hit by two-day 'warning' strikes
    An ongoing wage dispute between the ver.di union and port employers is continuing to disrupt operations at some of the busiest container shipping hubs in North Europe.
  • Infrastructure, green energy projects to boost Houston breakbulk activity
    Spillover talk is surfacing, but a shift has yet to materialize at Port Houston while oil and gas-related steel demand is on the downswing as rig counts drop.
  • INTTRA platform market share loss suggests new landscape for ocean freight booking
    Shippers and forwarders now have a range of options to book with ocean carriers, who themselves have developed direct online portals to lure smaller ocean freight buyers.
  • US retailers upgrade import forecast for sixth straight month amid strong sales
    The revised forecast from the National Retail Federation comes as US consumer spending remains strong despite higher prices for merchandise and various supply chain challenges that have increased shipping costs.
  • Charleston clears vessel backlog, but expects some delays through November
    The port was able to clear all the recently anchored vessels, helped by a temporary reopening of all Wando Welch's berths last week amid a 10-day pause in project work.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • ESG advocate BlackRock doubles stake in offshore vessel giant Tidewater to $600m
    World's largest asset manager has become largest holder in Texas-based OSV provider
  • Container sale and purchase transactions slowing after busy first half
    Alphaliner lists MSC as the largest buyer and Maersk among biggest sellers
  • Danaos Corp lifts latest neo-panamax newbuilding order tally
    Greek shipowner has added a seventh 8,258-teu vessel to its orderbook
  • DHT bags rare VLCC time charter
    VLCC period fixtures have been slow to come by in 2024
  • First-half capesize S&P deals hit record high powered by Chinese and Greek buyers
    Far Eastern players dominate acquisitions in what has been an unprecedented period for big bulkers
  • HD KSOE lands $250m VLGC order
    South Korean group reaches 122 ship orders for 2024
  • New digital scheme aims to attract more women and young people to seafaring careers
    Shipping bodies launch digitalisation campaign to aid seafarer retention and recruitment
  • Saltchuk seals $950m OSG takeover after two-thirds of investors tender shares
    Tanker owner to become seventh business unit in sprawling maritime conglomerate
  • Shipbuilding giant HD KSOE lands $250m order for VLGCs to continue hot streak
    HD Hyundai Heavy Industries arm reaches 122 ship orders for 2024
  • 'World's largest cement carrier' ordered by shipowner NovaAlgoma
    Joint-venture partners opt for methanol dual-fuel with newbuild order
  • Gianluigi Aponte circles as Kmarin eyes container ship exit at benchmark price
    South Korean owner said to be selling last two boxships to MSC
  • Why didn't Tony sell at the top? Ardmore Shipping heads first-half tanker shares rally
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at second-quarter share performance for shipping stocks
  • 'Sustainable shipping milestone': X-Press Feeders launches first bio-methanol boxship in Northern Europe
    Fleet of bio-methanol fuelled feeder vessels will operate out of Rotterdam
  • Tankers return to Texas terminal after storm Beryl swerves south
    Short-term disruption unwinding as rates remain stable
  • Evangelos Marinakis adds $1.25bn container ship order to huge newbuilding drive
    Deal marks the first time Capital Maritime has ordered boxships in China
  • Monjasa raids Christiania and Furetank for tankers as Red Sea chaos boosts demand
    Danish bunker group now has more owned ships than chartered vessels for the first time
  • Western Bulk banks big profit after flipping ultramax in deal with Japanese shipowner
    Operator said deal displays its 'commercial acumen'
  • John Fredriksen builds DOF Group stake to $141m ahead of Maersk Supply takeover
    Tycoon's investment in offshore vessel owner's private placement lifts him above Bank of New York Mellon
  • Reborn shipyard Hengli Heavy banks $1.3bn from parent to fuel expansion efforts
    Shipbuilding and steel processing capacity to be expanded after order streak
  • Attacks in vital shipping waterway slashed and raiders left empty-handed
    In the majority of incidents, crew were uninjured with perpetrators escaping empty-handed
  • New container shipping boom promises to push Hapag-Lloyd operating profit over €2bn
    World's fifth-largest liner carrier earns as much as $4.6bn on strong demand
  • TRF selldown extends with disposal of product tanker pair
    Reported sales brings deal total to 12 over last 10 months
  • Saverys family orders sixth hydrogen powered offshore wind vessel
    Deal completes series of newbuildings due from 2025
  • Braemar boss James Gundy sitting on £2.6m stake after share award
    CEO sells some vested stock to meet tax liabilities under bonus plan
  • Big deals and fierce competition: How Danske Bank is tackling shipping in a bull market
    Global head of shipping Einar Stavrum sees loan book as stable
  • Raft of tanker newbuildings flow to N2 Tankers pool enjoying 'really exciting' results
    Boutique aframax operator is also looking at growth through long-term charters and new shipowner partners
  • NYK strikes mega deal to buy 40-plus ship fleet from Eneos Ocean
    Eneos Ocean will retain a minority stake in new company set up to take over its VLGCs, bulkers and product tankers
  • NYK Line teams with MPA in sustainability and manpower initiative
    Duo hope tie up will accelerate collaboration on ammonia-fuelled vessels and other sustainability-linked skills
  • Salvors rush to save stricken Ultrabulk vessel off west coast of South Africa
    South African authorities say all 18 crew of Ultra Galaxy have been safely rescued
  • Eastern Pacific tanker heads to Senegal as crude exports ramp up
    Analysts tip production to hit 80,000 barrels per day next year for Africa's newest exporter

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American Shipper web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Extreme weather blocks vessel traffic around South Africa
    Extremely rough seas have made it impossible for commercial shipping to operate around the lower end of South Africa, adding to supply chain disruptions.
  • German startup grabs pre-seed funding for container logistics platform
    Northbound looks to expand its product development after raising $1.4 million in funds.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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